Have no idea......

Old River

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very nice! almost looks like some sort of paper or money clip :icon_scratch:
can't wait to find out!
 

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Does it look as though it's been folded? I wonder if it's a flat piece of brass ornamentation that's been folded up and discarded?
 

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I think folded brass too. Maybe from an old piece of luggage or steamer trunk.

Dig deeper.....maybe the rest of the trunk is under there... :thumbsup:

Al
 

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It was made folded this way. Steamer trunk, there were several steamers that came to this site back in the 1800.s. I just wish I knew for sure. Thanks for the comments.
Its possible it could have been pressed together some. Something like a corner piece, or something like that.
 

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Old River said:
It was made folded this way. Steamer trunk, there were several steamers that came to this site back in the 1800.s. I just wish I knew for sure. Thanks for the comments.
Its possible it could have been pressed together some. Something like a corner piece, or something like that.
Are you sure? It looks like stamped brass, and in your third photo I can see both the front and the back of the piece. Seems like that isn't something they would do for a decorative item. But! I'm not holding it, so it's just an opinion. :thumbsup:
 

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I took the chance to open it up with breaking it. I had to hold my breath. Now I believe it was the corner ornament from something. I sure appreciate your opinion, if it hadn't have be for it I probably wouldn't have done this. All opinions are welcome. Thank you.
Here are some pictures of it opened up, Front, and Back.
 

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Old River said:
I took the chance to open it up with breaking it. I had to hold my breath. Now I believe it was the corner ornament from something. I sure appreciate your opinion, if it hadn't have be for it I probably wouldn't have done this. All opinions are welcome. Thank you.
Here are some pictures of it opened up, Front, and Back.
Beautiful! You nailed it, good job!! :thumbsup:
 

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